Regulatory (Fall/Winter) Intern - CO

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

4d•$19 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Administration intern will assist with policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings to support Public Utilities Commission approval and positive outcomes for Xcel Energy and its customers. The intern may project-manage or support projects that advance the Company’s cost recovery or policy objectives. Work includes research, project management, oral and written communications, compliance items or reporting, and identifying process improvements. The internship starts in Fall 2026 and continues through the school year on a part-time basis, with the possibility of a summer internship and extension depending on business needs and successful performance. The applicant must live in Colorado and be able to commute to the designated work location in person under the hybrid work policy.

Requirements

Must live in the state of Colorado.
Be a current student at junior level or higher.
Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Business, English, Economics, Public Policy, Environmental studies, or a related field.
Able to work full-time during the summer, up to 40 hours per week, and part-time during the school year, up to 20 hours per week.
Able to commute to the designated work location in person in accordance with the hybrid work policy.

Nice To Haves

Research, writing, financial, or project management experience or coursework.
Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), AI, Adobe Acrobat, or SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Manage or support assigned cases.
Research issues as needed.
Meet case milestones accurately and on time.
Report milestone progress to management.
Provide recommendations to leadership when decisions are needed.
Work cross-functionally with business partners across the organization.
Create high-level process maps of case management or related processes and identify process improvements.
Support policy, cost recovery, and rulemaking proceedings through project management, communications, compliance work, and reporting.